What is "el Vaquero Mexican Restaurant"'s health inspection score?

"el Vaquero Mexican Restaurant" has a SafeDine safety score of 0 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was "el Vaquero Mexican Restaurant" last inspected?

"el Vaquero Mexican Restaurant" was last inspected on December 6, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does "el Vaquero Mexican Restaurant" have?

"el Vaquero Mexican Restaurant" has 54 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is "el Vaquero Mexican Restaurant" safe to eat at?

"el Vaquero Mexican Restaurant" has a safety score of 0/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does "el Vaquero Mexican Restaurant" serve?

"el Vaquero Mexican Restaurant" serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

"el Vaquero Mexican Restaurant"

Name: "el Vaquero Mexican Restaurant"
Address: 2845 SHORT VINE ST, Cincinnati, 45219
Rating: 0

2845 SHORT VINE ST, Cincinnati

Data may be outdated — inspected 12/6/2023

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American•CORRYVILLE

Ranked #43 of 48 in CORRYVILLEBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Dec 6, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

13.5

Avg Violations

29 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Employee illness

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-110

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-28 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-32 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+7 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

2845 SHORT VINE ST, Cincinnati, FL 45219

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Violation Timeline

May 2023

1 inspections

10 high priority

4 intermediate

3 basic

May

Jun 2023

1 inspections

5 high priority

4 intermediate

3 basic

Nov 2023

1 inspections

3 high priority

8 intermediate

3 basic

Nov

Dec 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

6 intermediate

3 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

4 Routine

Dec 23

Routine InspectionLatest

2 High6 Med3 Basic

11 total

44/100inspection score

−56 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

3717-1-03.2(K)"3717-1-03.2(K) - Violation - In-use utensils-between-use storage In-use utensils are improperly stored."−10
3717-1-03.2(Q)"3717-1-03.2(Q) - Violation - Food Storage-preventing contamination form the premises Food items are not protected from contamination during storage."−10

Intermediate (6)

−30 pts

3717-1-05.1(O)(2)"3717-1-05.1(O)(2) - Violation - Using handwashing facility-Other purposes Handwashing facility is being used for purposes other than handwashing. "−5
3717-1-04.5(B)(5)"3717-1-04.5(B)(5) - Violation - Cleaning Frequency-non-TCS food Surfaces of utensils or equipment contacting non-TCS food were not cleaned at appropriate frequency."−5
3717-1-04.2(I)"3717-1-04.2(I) - Violation - Sanitizing solutions-testing devices. There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer."−5
3717-1-04.4(J)"3717-1-04.4(J) - Violation - Mechanical warewashing-wash temperature. The wash solution temperature in a spray type warewasher was insufficient."−5
3717-1-04.5(D)"3717-1-04.5(D) - Violation - Non-food contact surfaces-Cleaning Frequency Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough."−5
3717-1-05.3(C)"3717-1-05.3(C) - Violation - Drainage system-prohibited direct connections A direct connection exists between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food, portable equipment, or utensils are placed."−5

Basic (3)

−6 pts

3717-1-02.4(C)(15)"3717-1-02.4(C)(15) - Violation - PIC Duties -employees informed of their responsibilities Food employees and conditional employees are not informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibilities to report to the person in charge, information about their health as it relates to diseases transmissible through food."−2
3717-1-02.4(A)(2)"3717-1-02.4(A)(2) - Violation - PIC-Level 2 Certification No manager has level 2 certification in food protection."−2
3717-1-06.4(A)"3717-1-06.4(A) - Violation - Facilities: Maintenance: Good repair The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair."−2

Base deductions−56 pts

Nov 23

Routine Inspection

3 High8 Med3 Basic

14 total

24/100inspection score

−76 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

3717-1-03.2(K)"3717-1-03.2(K) - Violation - In-use utensils-between-use storage In-use utensils are improperly stored."−10
3717-1-03.2(K)"3717-1-03.2(K) - Violation - In-use utensils-between-use storage In-use utensils are improperly stored."−10
3717-1-03.2(Q)"3717-1-03.2(Q) - Violation - Food Storage-preventing contamination form the premises Food items are not protected from contamination during storage."−10

Intermediate (8)

−40 pts

3717-1-05.3(C)"3717-1-05.3(C) - Violation - Drainage system-prohibited direct connections A direct connection exists between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food, portable equipment, or utensils are placed."−5
3717-1-04.2(I)"3717-1-04.2(I) - Violation - Sanitizing solutions-testing devices. There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer."−5
3717-1-04.5(B)(5)"3717-1-04.5(B)(5) - Violation - Cleaning Frequency-non-TCS food Surfaces of utensils or equipment contacting non-TCS food were not cleaned at appropriate frequency."−5
3717-1-05.1(O)(2)"3717-1-05.1(O)(2) - Violation - Using handwashing facility-Other purposes Handwashing facility is being used for purposes other than handwashing. "−5
3717-1-05.1(O)(2)"3717-1-05.1(O)(2) - Violation - Using handwashing facility-Other purposes Handwashing facility is being used for purposes other than handwashing. "−5
3717-1-04.4(J)"3717-1-04.4(J) - Violation - Mechanical warewashing-wash temperature. The wash solution temperature in a spray type warewasher was insufficient."−5
3717-1-04.5(D)"3717-1-04.5(D) - Violation - Non-food contact surfaces-Cleaning Frequency Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough."−5
3717-1-04.5(D)"3717-1-04.5(D) - Violation - Non-food contact surfaces-Cleaning Frequency Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough."−5

Basic (3)

−6 pts

3717-1-02.4(C)(15)"3717-1-02.4(C)(15) - Violation - PIC Duties -employees informed of their responsibilities Food employees and conditional employees are not informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibilities to report to the person in charge, information about their health as it relates to diseases transmissible through food."−2
3717-1-06.4(A)"3717-1-06.4(A) - Violation - Facilities: Maintenance: Good repair The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair."−2
3717-1-02.4(A)(2)"3717-1-02.4(A)(2) - Violation - PIC-Level 2 Certification No manager has level 2 certification in food protection."−2

Base deductions−76 pts

Jun 23

Routine Inspection

5 High4 Med3 Basic

12 total

24/100inspection score

−76 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

3717-1-03.2(Y)"3717-1-03.2(Y) - Violation - Miscellaneous sources of contamination Miscellaneous sources of contamination observed."−10
3717-1-03.2(D)"3717-1-03.2(D) - Violation - Food Storage containers-common name ID Working containers of food are not properly labeled."−10
3717-1-07.1(E)"3717-1-07.1(E) - Violation - Poisonous/toxic material-sanitizer criteria The chemical sanitizer being used is not approved for food contact surfaces."−10
3717-1-07.0(B)"3717-1-07.0(B) - Violation - Poisonous/toxic material-working containers Working containers of poisonous/toxic materials are not labeled."−10
3717-1-03.2(C)(2)"3717-1-03.2(C)(2) - Violation - Protection from Contamination-Food Storage Food is stored unwrapped or in uncovered containers."−10

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

3717-1-05.1(D)"3717-1-05.1(D) - Violation - Backflow prevention-air gap. The air gap between the water supply and flood level rim of a plumbing fixture (or other equipment) does not meet requirements. "−5
3717-1-04.4(J)"3717-1-04.4(J) - Violation - Mechanical warewashing-wash temperature. The wash solution temperature in a spray type warewasher was insufficient."−5
3717-1-04.4(A)(1)"3717-1-04.4(A)(1) - Violation - Equipment-good repair and proper adjustment. Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order."−5
3717-1-05.1(J)"3717-1-05.1(J) - Violation - Backflow prevention device-when required An air gap or an approved backflow prevention device is not installed as required."−5

Basic (3)

−6 pts

3717-1-02.4(C)(15)"3717-1-02.4(C)(15) - Violation - PIC Duties -employees informed of their responsibilities Food employees and conditional employees are not informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibilities to report to the person in charge, information about their health as it relates to diseases transmissible through food."−2
3717-1-02.4(A)(2)"3717-1-02.4(A)(2) - Violation - PIC-Level 2 Certification No manager has level 2 certification in food protection."−2
3717-1-06.2(E)"3717-1-06.2(E) - Violation - Facilities-handwashing signage A handwashing sign was not posted at all handwashing lavatories."−2

Base deductions−76 pts

May 23

Routine Inspection

10 High4 Med3 Basic

17 total

0/100inspection score

−126 pts

High Priority (10)

−100 pts

3717-1-03.2(C)(2)"3717-1-03.2(C)(2) - Violation - Protection from Contamination-Food Storage Food is stored unwrapped or in uncovered containers."−10
3717-1-03.2(D)"3717-1-03.2(D) - Violation - Food Storage containers-common name ID Working containers of food are not properly labeled."−10
3717-1-03.2(Y)"3717-1-03.2(Y) - Violation - Miscellaneous sources of contamination Miscellaneous sources of contamination observed."−10
3717-1-03.2(Y)"3717-1-03.2(Y) - Violation - Miscellaneous sources of contamination Miscellaneous sources of contamination observed."−10
3717-1-07.0(B)"3717-1-07.0(B) - Violation - Poisonous/toxic material-working containers Working containers of poisonous/toxic materials are not labeled."−10
3717-1-07.0(B)"3717-1-07.0(B) - Violation - Poisonous/toxic material-working containers Working containers of poisonous/toxic materials are not labeled."−10
3717-1-07.1(E)"3717-1-07.1(E) - Violation - Poisonous/toxic material-sanitizer criteria The chemical sanitizer being used is not approved for food contact surfaces."−10
3717-1-07.1(E)"3717-1-07.1(E) - Violation - Poisonous/toxic material-sanitizer criteria The chemical sanitizer being used is not approved for food contact surfaces."−10
3717-1-03.2(D)"3717-1-03.2(D) - Violation - Food Storage containers-common name ID Working containers of food are not properly labeled."−10
3717-1-03.2(C)(2)"3717-1-03.2(C)(2) - Violation - Protection from Contamination-Food Storage Food is stored unwrapped or in uncovered containers."−10

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

3717-1-04.4(J)"3717-1-04.4(J) - Violation - Mechanical warewashing-wash temperature. The wash solution temperature in a spray type warewasher was insufficient."−5
3717-1-05.1(D)"3717-1-05.1(D) - Violation - Backflow prevention-air gap. The air gap between the water supply and flood level rim of a plumbing fixture (or other equipment) does not meet requirements. "−5
3717-1-05.1(D)"3717-1-05.1(D) - Violation - Backflow prevention-air gap. The air gap between the water supply and flood level rim of a plumbing fixture (or other equipment) does not meet requirements. "−5
3717-1-05.1(J)"3717-1-05.1(J) - Violation - Backflow prevention device-when required An air gap or an approved backflow prevention device is not installed as required."−5

Basic (3)

−6 pts

3717-1-02.4(C)(15)"3717-1-02.4(C)(15) - Violation - PIC Duties -employees informed of their responsibilities Food employees and conditional employees are not informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibilities to report to the person in charge, information about their health as it relates to diseases transmissible through food."−2
3717-1-02.4(A)(2)"3717-1-02.4(A)(2) - Violation - PIC-Level 2 Certification No manager has level 2 certification in food protection."−2
3717-1-06.2(E)"3717-1-06.2(E) - Violation - Facilities-handwashing signage A handwashing sign was not posted at all handwashing lavatories."−2

Base deductions−126 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

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